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Bourne Community College
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Bourne Community College
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- Southbourne PO10 8PJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from an extensive curriculum covering science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in class and around school is good. Pupils look after one another.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers share strategies to ensure that the curriculum is well taught.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers helped pupils to do their best.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents said that their child was safe and happy.
Opportunities for Involvement: Most parents spoke positively about the school and the caring ethos.
Communication: A small minority felt that communication was inconsistent.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils; curriculum is planned and sequentially ordered.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure that parents' concerns are dealt with in a timely manner.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon and, if it happens, it is dealt with immediately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe because safeguarding arrangements have a high priority.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular activities including ski trips and theatre visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils actively supported to look after their physical, mental and emotional health.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are supported well in their career aspirations through a well-established careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The school has excellent links with several highly regarded colleges locally.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are eagerly integrated into the school community.
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About Us
Bourne Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 730 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 17 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 1 | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 5 | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 3 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 9 | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bourne Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1